The romance of train travel can take you back to the golden era of travel, or provide a quick and fast city-to-city ride. Find out about excursion train travel in scenic and historical areas and what to expect of train travel around the world.
Looking for a relaxing trip to Oregon Wine Country? Here are a few wineries within walking distance of the Portland and Eugene train stations. Sample some of our favorite wines we discovered while exploring Oregon Wine Country via Amtrak. Amtrak Cascades is the...
Hop aboard one of the rail bikes offered by Rail Explorers in Boone, Iowa, and explore the Des Moines River valley. This is a fun and laid-back way to see the countryside in the Midwest. On a gorgeous, blustery day, Genevieve Dean (of Des Moines-based AdelmanDean...
A Napa Valley Wine Train trip makes for a day filled with tasty food, delicious wine, great conversation, and incredible scenery. The Napa Valley Wine Train, part of the Curator Hotel & Resort Collection, was once named the Napa Valley Train. The railroad,...
Traveling the el Chepe train through Mexico's Copper Canyon is a thrilling experience. Discover what to see and do in Copper Canyon. The rays from the rising sun splayed across the horizon. It was like an overturned well of ink, spreading slowly at first, and then...
From the Rim Trail to Hermits Rest, here are the top places at the Grand Canyon's South Rim for hiking, sightseeing, dining, and lodging. During the summer, the South Rim of the Grand Canyon can feel like New York's Grand Central Terminal, with people coming and...
Digital nomads can enjoy a leisurely experience when they opt for traveling by train across the US. Here are ways that train travel can be the perfect travel solution. Traveling by train is the new eco-friendly alternative to flying business class, but it's not...
The historic Route 66 town of Williams, AZ is a basecamp for exploration, adventure, fun, and a great escape. Those people zipping by in the distance on the Interstate have no idea what they are missing in Williams, AZ. The opium dens, bordellos, and other...
We all know that everything changed as a result of the pandemic. Rocky Mountaineer—the luxury train that takes thousands of people across the Canadian Rockies each year—had to suspend the entire season. But Rocky Mountaineer is back, with luxury train journeys...
Traveling by rail, not necessarily high-speed rail, doesn’t hold the allure and necessity that it did decades ago. Air travel has become ubiquitous over even short distances. Airfares have become significantly cheaper, and traveling by rail just doesn’t make sense...
It’s time for the magnificent fall colors in the Southwest. From the golden aspens of Colorado and northern New Mexico to the stunning displays of red and yellow oaks along Oak Creek in Sedona, you’ll find that now is the time for fall foliage touring in the...